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Four annual events stand out as among the most important gatherings and celebrations of Jesuits in the New Orleans Province. These include:
- the entrance of new Novices into the Novitiate,
- Vow Day,
- Ordination to the Priesthood, and
- the Jubilee Celebration.
Men who are considering a Jesuit vocation are invited to attend these gatherings and thus experience first-hand the spirit of joy and celebration that so characterize these special times.
Four New Orleans Province Jesuits were ordained priests in 2011: Johnathan Brown, J. Patrick Hough, Jeffrey Johnson, and Aaron Pidel. The next ordination will be in June of 2012 in Mobile. Please contact Fr. Paul Deutsch, SJ, if you would like to attend.
The Jubilee Celebration recognizes and honors Jesuits who have reached certain milestones of service as Jesuit brothers or priests. The next Jubilee celebration will be on July 29, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church in New Orleans. All are welcome; please contact Fr. Paul Deutsch, SJ, if you would like to attend.
The entrance day of new Novices and the Vow Mass are traditionally combined into one celebration on the weekend closest to the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, at the Jesuit Novitiate in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Again housing is available for guests. Contact Fr. Paul Deutsch, SJ, to make arrangements.
In addition to the Discernment Retreats described below, there are "Come & See Weekends" and a Discernment Retreat hosted by the Missouri Province.
Discernment Weekends
Of course, one of the most important events for anyone considering a vocation as a Jesuit brother or priest is a discernment weekend which is described in detail below.
Discernment Weekends in Grand Coteau, LA
December 16 - 20, 2011
and
January 2-6, 2012
Contact Fr. Paul Deutsch, SJ: vocations@norprov.org
Come and See Weekends in Saint Louis, MO
September 30 - October 2, 2011
and
April 13 - 15, 2012
Contact Fr. Lou McCabe, SJ: vocation@jesuts-mis.org
Download a flyer concening these discernment events.Who is Invited?
Any man, whether young or middle-aged, considering a vocation to ministry in the Church – especially anyone considering the Jesuit way of life as a possible choice.
Why Attend?
- To meet and live with Jesuit Novices.
- To learn more about the Jesuit way of life.
- To spend some time in prayer, reflecting upon the call to priesthood
or brotherhood.
Cost?
No cost other than travel. Some financial assistance is also available for those whose budgets are limited.
Format of Retreat?
Each man attending will be assigned a Jesuit director with whom he will meet daily in private direction for guidance through this silent experience of prayer. The discernment retreat also includes time for meeting and socializing with Jesuit novices and other Jesuits in formation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Fill out an on-line form to request more information or to express interest in a possible vocation.
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Vocation Director
710 Baronne Street - Suite B
New Orleans, LA 70113-1064
504.571.1055 or 800.788.1719 (Work)
504.782.6863 (Cell)
E-mail to Vocation Director: vocations@norprov.org